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Liam Collins

Finglas,Co. Dublin

Summary

Legal Secretary equipped with positive attitude and talent for thriving in busy office environments. Able to manage priorities for multiple high profile solicitors with ease.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Legal Secretary

Fitzsimmons Redmond LLP
Grand Canal Dock, Co, Dublin
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Extensive experience supporting solicitors in administrative and legal tasks at Fitzsimons, Redmond LLP.
  • Responsible for maintaining clean, organised office, managing office supplies, and handling postal work (An Post and DX).
  • Answer phone calls, assist clients with enquiries, and ensure a welcoming, professional client experience.
  • Schedule client meetings and liaise between solicitors and clients, conveying messages, providing updates, and gathering information.
  • Manage cash and cheque payments, including banking duties, and handle related financial documentation.
  • Assist solicitors with legal research, drafting legal documents (e.g. contracts, briefs, and memos). Court summons, and case preparation across areas such as family law, litigation, commercial law, and employment law.
  • Review ongoing cases to ensure necessary documents are present and organised.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, L.E.A.P., document management software, email tools, and scheduling applications.
  • Typing speed of 55 words per minute, ensuring efficient document preparation and correspondence.
  • Regularly communicate with clients to provide updates and gather necessary information.
  • Contribute to marketing by writing articles on legal trends for publication on the firm's website.
  • Managed client files with highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.

Lounge Receptionist

KSG
Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin
09.2022 - 10.2024
  • Greeted incoming passengers in a professional manner, and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive impression of the company and lounge area.
  • Solved administrative and customer service issues with knowledgeable assistance and friendly support.
  • Managed passenger check-in, flight announcements, and booking management at DAA Lounges.
  • Supervised inventory and stationery, ordering new stock when necessary.
  • Delivered excellent client experiences, assisting up to 700 clients daily with flight issues, workspaces, enquiries, and special catering needs.
  • Performed manual handling and heavy lifting (up to 55 lbs) regularly.
  • Developed strong multitasking abilities, consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, with strong IT skills.
  • Excelled in teamwork and easily adapted to new environments, working well both independently and as part of a team.
  • Managed high volume of incoming calls and emails daily.
  • Acted as first point of contact for wide range of personnel.
  • Prioritised tasks to maintain reliable service throughout peak times.
  • Reduced waiting times through effective time and resource management.
  • Screened and verified visitor IDs, maintaining security of personnel and office environment.
  • Wrote professional letters, memos and emails for internal and external business communication.

Education

QQI Level 5 in Legal Studies - Legal Studies

Inchicore College of Further Education
Inchicore, Co. Dublin
09.2022 - 05.2024

Leaving Cert -

Colaiste Eoin
Finglas, Dublin
09.2016 - 06.2022

Skills

  • Team player
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Case Management
  • MS Office proficient
  • Executive calendars
  • Client file updates
  • Partner diary management
  • Word processing
  • Transcription
  • Document management
  • Confidentiality
  • Drafting legal documents
  • Legal research
  • Administrative support
  • Typing speed 55 WPM

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Legal Secretary

Fitzsimmons Redmond LLP
01.2024 - 10.2024

Lounge Receptionist

KSG
09.2022 - 10.2024

QQI Level 5 in Legal Studies - Legal Studies

Inchicore College of Further Education
09.2022 - 05.2024

Leaving Cert -

Colaiste Eoin
09.2016 - 06.2022

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